Symbolic Interactionism

Question 1

Mind

Answer 1

the ability to use symbols that have common social meaning

symbols have common meaning allowing individuals to share ideas and communicate about ideas

Question 2

self

Answer 2

-is developed through interaction with others

Question 3

looking glass self

Answer 3

symbolic interactionists explain that we learn to see ourselves mirrored in the eyes of others

Question 4

self fulfilling prophecy

Answer 4

when an individual lives up to the labels that other impose on them

Question 5

I

Answer 5

part of the self that acts as the subject

-impulsive, creative, spontaneous, unburden by social rules

Question 6

ME

Answer 6

socially conscious part of the self

-analytical, evaluates the situation and aware of social rules and expectations

Question 7

particular others

Answer 7

individuals who are significant to us

-we are able to see the world through their eyes

Question 8

generalized others

Answer 8

viewpoint of a social group, community, or society as a whole

Question 9

role taking

Answer 9

process of internalizing others viewpoints and viewing experience from their perspectives